Bringing new meaning to Colorado high country

Breckenridge could soon have company among Colorado mountain towns in which voters have opted to de-criminalize marijuana possession.

Last fall, Breckenridge voters overwhelmingly supported a measure that decrimininalized pot possession (note to potheads: state and federal laws still apply).

Now, as the Associated Press reports:

Two more Colorado towns, Leadville and Aspen, could be voting this year on whether to decriminalize
marijuana possession.

The Leadville City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to direct their city attorney to draft language that would change city code to waive pot fines. Currently, Leadville law allows for a fine of up to $100 for possession of less than an ounce of pot.

In Aspen, attorney Lauren Maytin said there are talks to bring a marijuana decriminalization move to voters there this fall.

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Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.